Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 22:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 22:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 22:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, this verse means that David felt very scared and worried because bad things and mean people were all around him, like a big storm. But he wanted to show that even in scary times, God was there to help him.

2 Samuel 22:5: When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; [waves: or, pangs] [ungodly...: Heb. Belial]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

This verse describes the Lord providing comfort in the face of danger, whereas 2 Samuel 22:5 depicts being overwhelmed by waves of death and ungodliness.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Romans 8:37

This verse declares that we are more than conquerors through Christ, which contrasts with the image of being overwhelmed in 2 Samuel 22:5.

Romans 8:37: Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:2

In Isaiah, God promises to be with us through waters and rivers, countering 2 Samuel 22:5 where the speaker feels overwhelmed by waves of death.

Isaiah 43:2: When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:13

This verse emphasizes strength through Christ, contrasting with the feeling of being overpowered described in 2 Samuel 22:5.

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:10

This verse speaks of protection from evil, opposing the imagery of being swept away by death and destruction in 2 Samuel 22:5.

Psalm 91:10: There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
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